
Surf Forecasts:
The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WNW swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef (Haifa) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef (Haifa) in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch is looking pretty grim for a paddle. We’ve got a long, quiet run ahead, so I’ll break it down for you.
The forecast for the next 16 days, starting from September 5th, is basically a flat spell. There’s a massive gap of over two weeks with no real surf to get excited about at The Reef (Haifa). This is a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the west, and it’s inconsistent, which is unfortunately normal for this kind of blank run. The swell never gets above 3 ft, and the combined wave energy is weak, barely cracking 70 (combined energy of all swells directed here: 18 to 77). The period is short, between 5 and 8 seconds, so it’s just wind slop, not groundswell.
The best of a bad lot might be Thursday morning, September 11th, with a little 3 ft swell from the west-northwest, a period of 8 seconds, and a light cross-shore wind from the south-southwest at 6 mph. The water is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Even then, the wave comment says “poor surf conditions,” and there’s a chance of crowds here. If you’re desperate, you could get a few small, weak ones, but honestly, for anyone who isn’t a beginner, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The rest of the days are just tiny, choppy, or onshore junk. Hold out for a better window.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
17 | 18 | 28 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 26 | 43 | 73 | 53 | 31 | 22 | 11 | 34 | 42 | 49 | 70 | 58 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:48AM0.27m | 8:14PM0.22m | 7:18AM0.29m | 8:57PM0.26m | 8:26AM0.33m | 9:28PM0.29m | 9:12AM0.37m | 9:56PM0.33m | 9:49AM0.39m | 10:23PM0.35m | 10:23AM0.41m | 10:49PM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:15PM0.13m | 00:50AM0.19m | 2:30PM0.09m | 2:18AM0.15m | 3:11PM0.05m | 3:04AM0.11m | 3:45PM0.02m | 3:42AM0.07m | 4:15PM0.00m | 4:15AM0.04m | 4:42PM-0.01m | 4:47AM0.02m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
7:01 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
17 | 18 | — | 49 | 48 | — | 26 | 43 | 73 | 53 | 31 | 22 | 11 | 34 | 42 | 49 | 70 | 58 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | WNW 6 | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — |
— | — | 28 | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1058 | 272 | 2228 | 920 | 920 | 3195 | 2852 | 2 | 3376 | 50 | 152 | 3413 | 322 | 2 | 3411 | 2 | 2 | 3073 | 2 |
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Information about the The Reef (Haifa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Reef (Haifa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Reef (Haifa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Reef (Haifa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Reef (Haifa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
The Reef (Haifa) is 3 km (2 miles) from Haifa. If you plan a holiday in North of Tel Aviv, look for hotels and other accommodation in Haifa. Haifa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










